Great Inland Way

The Great Inland way starts in Sydney and takes in much of central New South Wales before reaching the Queensland border at Hebel. The Queensland leg of the Great Inland Way road trip extends 1863 kilometres from Outback Queensland to the Coral Sea, beginning on the New South Wales border through to Cairns in the tropical north.

This six day bucket list adventure passes through Dirranbandi and St George, on the banks of the Balonne River and home to well stocked yellowbelly. Detour to Queensland's oldest hotel at the Nindigully Pub and try the 1.2 kilogram 'Road Train' hamburger - if you dare!

Continue along well signed and flat sealed roads, past open plains of Mitchell grass, brolgas and cattle properties to Surat, Roma and Injune en route to the sandstone escarpments of Carnarvon National Park.

Stop off at the gateway to the sapphire gemfields in Emerald with a fossicking permit, and then detour to Capella, Clermont, Charters Towers and Undara - to overnight in an old railway carriage and explore the historic lava tubes.

Grab a bite to eat at the highest pub in Queensland in Ravenshoe, and indulge on fresh produce in the 'food bowl of the tropics' on the Atherton Tablelands. Here, sip freshly roasted coffee from local plantations and gorge on tropical fruits and gourmet cheeses of every variety.

Complete the Great Inland Way with a scenic cable car tour overlooking the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef to Kuranda markets high in the hinterland, before descending into the launching pad of Cairns, to explore above and below the fringing Coral Sea.

This place is special....
The Stonehouse is a unique hand-built masterpiece of natural stone, raw timbers, recycled materials and polished concrete, sits on the edge of the Ravensbourne / Scenic Rim escarpment. It is surrounded by 175 acres of beautiful Australian Bush and neighbours the Deongwar State Forest Reserve. Travel time from Brisbane is approx 80 min via Esk.
Originally built as a private, fully solar powered, eco-lodge, the house is, for the first time open to the public and available for short term rentals and get-aways. The views stretch for hundreds of kilometres around the Scenic Rim and over a number of lakes including Wivenhoe. By night you will see thousands of stars you have never seen before!
3 x magnificent bedrooms, a modern well equipped kitchen, large comfortable rustic lounge including a fire place and huge decks set the scene for relaxation, conversation and memories which will stay with you forever. If the optional bunkroom is included the house can accommodate 9 people in comfort.
The Stonehouse is Kid and Pet Friendly... with lots of space to run! There is a large totally secure "dog lounge" on the end of the verandah.
Glamping at its very best.

Cloudlake Mountain Retreat is a 65 acre organic/biodynamic farm property, at 2,000 feet in a secret valley in the mountains near Ravensbourne National Park. It offers guests a blissful escape from their busy lives, so wake up to a water view in either of the two fully self contained cottages, The Boathouse or Mother of Ducks Cottage, situated on their private lake.
Cloudlake provides secluded romantic accommodation for a weekend escape or a longer recharge. Only half an hour from Toowoomba and two hours from Brisbane, Cloudlake Mountain Retreat is centrally located for further exploration to nearby National Parks, lakes, vineyards, antique shops and cafes.

Welcome to Toowoomba's best value motel the Riviera On Ruthven Motel, centrally located on Ruthven street (South Toowoomba), close to the Toowoomba city golf club, CBD,education, medical, and sporting facilities. Extensive refurbishment over the past four years gives you a bright new and modern accommodation facility at competitive rates.
The Riviera on Ruthven Motel is the first Motel accommodation in Toowoomba to offer 80+ FREE FOXTEL Channels in the comfort of your room.
They are rated at the higher end of a three and a half star motel by AAA Tourism in 2014. They're also accredited with T-QUAL (Australian Tourism Quality Assured).
Riviera On Ruthven Motel offer excellent Toowoomba accommodation, services and great old fashioned hospitality available right there in the middle of Toowoomba Garden City. They are pleased to announce that they have expanded and can now offer - 28 ground floor Units, Family rooms and 2 bedroom units, Executive Suites, One Bedroom serviced Apartments.
Short Stay 3 and 4 Bedroom Fully self-contained, fully furnished Houses.
Come and stay whether it be for business, Hospitals, education, Sport , weddings, work or travel.
If you're visiting Toowoomba they're sure they can provide you with the Accommodation type for you.

Toowoomba Motor Village Tourist Park offers a wide range of accommodation, including spacious two-roomed units, self-contained cabins, on-site vans and landscaped powered and unpowered sites with concrete slabs.
Located a few minutes' drive south from the city centre, the Motor Village is just across the road from a large parkland and playground with access to West Creek Reserve and walking/cycling tracks at the rear of the property. You can also enjoy the convenience of a major shopping centre, restaurants and many fast food outlets within easy walking distance.

Blue Ridge Manor Bed and Breakfast is a totally luxurious fully self contained accommodation. Guests will enjoy privacy, style, comfort and serenity. Blue Ridge Manor Bed and Breakfast is 15 kilometres from the centre of Toowoomba and five kilometres from the hamlet of Highfields.
The dream was to create a place where couples could revive and re-energise. Sensational views were a part of the dream as was a desire to create a luxurious escape. Blue Ridge Manor is a picturesque setting where guests can relax on their own private deck with freshly brewed coffee and enjoy the views.

Murphy's Creek Escape is an exciting waterfront camping park 20 minutes from Toowoomba and one and a half hours from Brisbane. There are generous sized powered and un-powered sites and group camping areas all in a natural bush setting.
Take a dip in the billabong, try one of their adventure activities - abseiling, 235 metre Flying Fox, archery, mountain biking and a ropes course. Enjoy a barbecue or picnic, relax under a tree with a book, or cook a damper and spin a yarn around your own camp fire. Numerous bird species fill the air with their calls.
Murphy's Creek Escape is dog friendly.
Facilities include clean amenities (hot showers), camp kitchen/barbecue area, shop (stocks ice, gas, firewood, basic stores), washing machines and dryers.
Activities on site include Flying Fox, archery, bird watching, swimming, horse riding (bring your own horse), orienteering, camping, painting, abseiling, and swimming. There are also numerous nearby attractions to keep you entertained!
Overlooking Murphy's Creek from an escarpment, luxuriously appointed Safari tents are the ultimate experience in glamping. King size beds, claw foot baths, rain shower heads, luxurious linen - fully self contained luxury glamping.

BIG4 Toowoomba Garden City Holiday Park is your first choice for centrally located accommodation. Toowoomba and the Golden West await your visit. Whatever your taste, whatever the time, this region of south east Queensland has something special to offer both the day-tripper and the holiday maker. At BIG4 Toowoomba Garden City Holiday Park, you'll find everything that you would expect of a BIG4 Holiday Park and more!
Relax and enjoy the heated saltwater pool and spa. You are most welcome to use their barbecues and picnic area. They are big enough to provide a complete range of accommodation options and small enough to give every visitor a high degree of personal attention. They are the "Park with Pride" in beautiful Toowoomba.
You can choose from a shady slab site or remain hooked up on a drive-through site. Modern tiled ensuites offer the comfort of having your van right next to your own private facilities. Camp kitchen facilities are available for campers using tent sites. Park cabins are available, while ensuite cabins offer added convenience. All cabins have reverse-cycle air conditioning.

Homewood Cottages are situated in the heart of Highfields only 10 kilometres north of Toowoomba off the New England Highway. The cottages border Davidson's Arboretum (Latin for tree garden), an exquisite one hectare of many varieties of trees from around the world. The cottages are ideally situated and offer great ambience for a romantic weekend or a relaxing midweek break. Each cottage is tastefully themed (Australian/English).
The Highfields District offers many local eateries, restaurants, old country pubs, arts and crafts shops, art galleries, historical sites and museums, country markets, flower art, pottery, gifts, scrapbooking, quilting, homemade chocolate shops, parks and gardens, national parks and lakes. Many are within walking distance.
Suitable for garden weddings with the adjoining Arboretum having a lovely wedding arch set amongst the established gardens also housing a covered rotunda beside a labyrinth maze.
Free wi-fi is also available.

Imagine the magnificent, tranquility of flourishing flora and fauna, opulent cottages featuring sumptuous furnishings, glorious sunsets with loved ones, whilst relaxing on your secluded veranda, overlooking pristine waters, encompassing lush gardens.
Welcome to "Whispers of the Valley", just half an hour to Toowoomba, one hour Brisbane and one and a half hours Stanthorpe.
Indulge on 40 acres of paradise or venture surrounding countryside that is Lockyer Valley. Radiating indulgenced, each cottage embraces its own characteristics, both containing: a fireplace, double spa, barbecue, queen bed, ensuite, private courtyard, plush robes and linen.
Cherish these surroundings within your own solitude or allow them to help you with indulgent catering packs.
The three 'R's' - Relax, Reflect and Renew - are waiting for you!

Located within a short one hour drive west of Brisbane and less than 1.5 hours from the Gold Coast, you can find Stockton Rise, a peaceful Country Retreat set amongst farmland in the picturesque Lockyer Valley. Close to the small town of Forest Hill but also close to larger centres Laidley and Gatton, you can discover the delights of this rich agricultural area by taking a farm drive; visiting local markets or farm gate stalls to buy the freshest and best of Queensland produce. Alternatively, sit in comfort on the large deck of the retreat and watch over the day's activities from afar. There is much to do and you may just want to stay longer to explore this very historical area.
Stockton Rise is a self contained house comprising three bedrooms in a spectacular position overlooking farmland. The accommodation is perfect for a family or for friends/groups to spend time together or for couples wanting to spend time away in the countryside.
If you are feeling adventurous, bring a rod, your canoe or push bikes and explore the surrounding farmland including the large irrigation dam, or take a leisurely walk to enjoy spectacular sunrise or sunsets over the water.

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